Ep 3: S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Calorie & Energy Tracking, and Starting a Lasting Diet.

Episode 3: S.M.A.R.T. Goals, Calorie & Energy Tracking, and Starting a Lasting Diet. About This Episode:In this episode, Dr. Drew Crawford discusses the importance of setting Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (S.M.A.R.T.) goals to initiate and sustain a healthy diet. He also explores the use of mobile apps and wearable devices for tracking calories and energy expenditure, offering practical strategies to seamlessly integrate these tools into daily routines for long-term success. For Resources & Articles Mentioned, visit this episode's blog at https://www.thebmipodcast.com/blogShow Notes:​(0:00) - Intro to S.M.A.R.T. Goals​(6:36) - The Important of Tracking Your Caloric Intake​(13:32) - Tracking Energy Expenditures to Give Yourself Credit for Burned Energy (​17:49) - Is a Calorie Just a Calorie?(​18:54) - Creating a Lifelong, Non-overwhelming Diet (​19:33) - MacroNutrients & Praising/Vilifying Anything to Your Bias​(22:20) - You Can't Out-Exercise a Bad DietAbout Your Host:Dr. Drew Crawford is a board-certified gastroenterologist with an active practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also serves as the Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University. Additionally, and more relevant to this podcast, Dr. Drew Crawford is board-certified in obesity medicine. In the BMI Podcast, we will go Beyond Measurements & Image to build healthier lifestyles, elevate your well-being, and transform lives!The BMI Podcast Resources:​⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ (@the.bmi.podcast)​⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ (TheBMIPodcast)​⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ (@thebmipodcast)​⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ (Andrew (Drew) Crawford, DO, MBA, DABOM)​⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ (www.thebmipodcast.com)The BMI Podcast Disclaimer:The BMI Podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services.